“I asked Moshiach, “Master, when will you come?”  And he replied, “By this shall you know;  It shall be at a time when your teachings will become famous and revealed in the world and your wellsprings will spread out; that is, what I have taught you and you grasped, so that they too will be able to effect unifications and ascents like you.  In that time all the husks of evil (klipot) will cease to be and it will be a time of grace and salvation.”

 

– The Baal Shem Tov, Keter Shem Tov 1

“It is specifically in these generations that it is permissible and an obligatory mitzvah to reveal this wisdom.  The redemption will be brought about in the merit of the engagement in this wisdom.”

 

– Rabbi Chayim Vital, Introduction to Shaar HaHakdamot and Introduction to Etz Chayim

“It is imperative that every Jew know that he is an emissary of the Master of all, charged with the mission – wherever he may be of bringing into reality HaShem‘s will and intention in creating the universe, namely, to illuminate the world with the light of Torah and the service of HaShem. This is done through performing practical mitzvot and implanting in oneself fine character traits.”

 

– HaYom Yom, 7 Adar I

“One can only love the Holy One, blessed is He, by way of knowledge, in that one knows Him. One’s love is commensurate to one’s knowledge. It is therefore necessary for a person to seclude himself in order to understand and conceive wisdom and concepts which make his Creator known to him according to the potential which man possesses to understand and comprehend.”

 

-Maimonides, Mishneh Torah, Hilchot Teshuvah 10:6

HASHEM IS ONE


In the English language for the first time, HaShem is One is a translation and adaptation of the wondrous book Ginat Egoz, by the spiritual giant Rabbeinu Yosef Gikatilla. An easy read, it is an indispensable book for anyone who wants to know who the God of Israel truly is. This book will shed light and illuminate His absolute, preexistent, Intrinsic Being and promises to bring about a profound paradigm shift in one’s understanding of HaShem and His relationship to his world. An absolute must read for anyone who truly and honestly desires closeness to HaShem.

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GATES OF LIGHT

Gates of Light – Shaarei Orah, by the famed Kabbalist Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, is one of the most well-known primary texts of Kabbalah, and was dubbed The Key to all of Kabbalah by the Holy Arizal, of righteous memory. It is said that whoever studies this text has fulfilled his obligation of studying the inner teachings of the Torah. This first authoritative translation now makes this work available to the English reading public.

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THE BOOK OF VOWELS

Now in the English language for the first time, The Book of Vowels is a translation and adaptation of the wondrous book Sefer HaNikkud, by the spiritual giant, the saintly Rishon, Rabbeinu Yosef Gikatilla. This book reveals many of the inner mysteries of the vowels and the letters of the Holy Language (Lashon HaKodesh) of Biblical Hebrew, through which one can begin to have an appreciation of the awesome precision of the Torah, the Words of the Living God.

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THE BOOK OF ALLEGORIES

More often than not, very deep concepts and teachings can only be expressed through examples and analogies that reflect them. In the English language for the very first time, this book, written almost eight hundred years ago by one of the greatest sages in history, the holy Rabbi Yosef Gikatilla, may be compared to a golden keychain holding the keys to the King’s treasure houses, each one containing deep insights into the human experience and psyche. A delightful and easy read full of timeless teachings that give wisdom, understanding and knowledge, it is bound to have a profound and lasting impact on anyone who reads it.

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GATES OF HOLINESS

A practical guide to attaining Divine Inspiration, the Holy Spirit, Prophecy, the revelation of Eliyahu the prophet and the souls of Tzaddikim etc., as taught by the saintly Rabbi Chaim Vital, in the name of his holy teacher, the great Kabbalist, Rabbi Yitzchak Luria, the Arizal, of righteous memory.

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THE WAY OF THE BAAL SHEM TOV

The Way of the Baal Shem Tov is a translation and adaptation of Tzavaat HaRivash, containing the teachings of the Holy Rabbi Yisroel ben Eliezer, the famed Baal Shem Tov, of righteous memory. These crucial teachings pave the way and provide detailed insight and instruction to the attainment of adhesion (Dveikut) to HaShem, blessed is He, and act as a critical guide to living in the presence of HaShem. A must read for all seekers of truth who wish to adhere to HaShem according to the instructions of one of the greatest of all Chassidic and Kabbalistic masters.

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THE GATE OF UNITY AND FAITH

In this Classic Chassidic Text, Rabbi Schneur Zalman of Liadi introduces and explains the fundamentals of the Unity of HaShem, the God of Israel, and the foundations of the Jewish faith.

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THE GATE OF UNITY – SHAAR HAYICHUD

Now available in English for the first time, this book, authored by the Holy Rabbi Dov Ber of Lubavitch, is known as THE KEY to Kabbalah and Chassidus, and it’s mastery is a prerequisite for all students of Kabbalistic and Chassidic thought and methodology. This is because it bring absolute clarity to the entire methodology of Kabbalah and the process of creation known as the chaining down of the worlds. It is therefore the foundation to unlocking the secrets of Kabbalah and the treasure troves of Chassidus. It is a must read for any serious minded seeker of God’s Truth.

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DIVINE INSPIRATION – KUNTRES HAHITPAALUT

One of the most unique mystical works of Chassidus, this book explains all the experiential levels of Divine consciousness attainable through Hitbonenut Meditation.

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THE PATH OF LIFE – DERECH CHAYIM

A must read for anyone who truly seeks closeness to HaShem, The Path of Life (“Derech Chaim”) is one of the most famous works of the Mittler Rebbe, Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch. First printed in 1819 (5579) during the lifetime of the author, it was subsequently reprinted many times thereafter by successive leaders of the Chabad-Lubavitch Chassidic dynasty. When first published, the Mittler Rebbe gave clear instructions to all members of the Chassidic community to study it on a regular basis. Although much has been said about this incredible masterpiece, it was perhaps most aptly summarized by the great grand-son of the author, Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe. He said that, “To truly know what is meant by the service of the heart (prayer) one must study The Gate of Repentance, The Gate of Prayer and The Path of Life (“Derech Chaim”) of the Mittler Rebbe.” (Sefer HaSichos 5705, p. 52).

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THE GATEWAY TO UNDERSTANDING

Popularly known as the deepest and most profound text of Chabad Chassidism, Imrei Binah, by Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch, has been treasured by Chabad Chassidim for over two hundred years. Now, the “Opening Gate,” published as, “The Gateway to Understanding,” which is a summation of the first Chabad Rebbe, Rabbi Shneur Zalman of Liadi’s teachings on the subject of the Unity of HaShem and our service of Him, and forms the basis of the main book, is available to the English reading public for the first time. An absolute must read for anyone who truly wants depth of understanding and knowledge on this subject.

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PRAYING WITH PASSION

Written by one of the greatest Chassidic masters in history, Rabbi DovBer of Lubavitch, popularly known as the Mittler Rebbe, “Praying With Passion,” is a brilliant and enlightening guide about everything you want to know about prayer but had no one to ask. What is prayer? What is its importance? What does it accomplish and how do I pray with passion and thereby connect to my Creator? All these questions will be answered with the skill and wisdom of a master teacher and spiritual guide. A must read for anyone interested in enhancing their spiritual awareness, “Praying With Passion” is bound to inspire and bring you to new spiritual heights.

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OPENING THE EYES OF THE BLIND

One of the most well-known, popular and unique works of the Mittler Rebbe, Rabbi Dovber of Lubavitch, “Opening the Eyes of the Blind” has been reprinted over thirty times since its first publication and is a wonderful and indispensable guide for anyone who truly wants to return to HaShem with true and complete repentance (Teshuvah). It is a clear and practical instruction manual on how to reconnect to HaShem and achieve a true spiritual bond with Him. The book begins with an intriguing account, written by Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn, the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe, of the true story of a certain Baal Teshuvah (Returnee) for whom the book, “Opening the Eyes of the Blind” was written, and how he found his way back to true Torah practice and adhesion to HaShem. A must read for anyone interested in truly connecting to HaShem and His Torah.

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VISITING THE GRAVESITES OF THE RIGHTEOUS

A short Chassidic treatise that provides clear explanation of the Torah practice of visiting the gravesites of the righteous, the approach to doing so, and the five attainable levels of soul to soul adhesion with the souls of the righteous Tzaddikim.

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LISTEN ISRAEL

From the famed Chassidic mentor, the Saintly Teacher, Rabbi Hillel Halevi of Paritch, this Chassidic discourse “Listen Israel – Shema Yisroel” serves as a tremendous introduction and guide to the Chabad Chassidic methodology of Chassidic Contemplation Hitbonenut. Originally written as a commentary to the first chapter of the famed Tract on Chassidic Contemplation (Kuntres HaHitbonenut), Shaar HaYichud – The Gate of Unity of the Mittler Rebbe, this discourse is now available for the first time in English, and is an important introduction to the proper approach to come close to HaShem, blessed is He, and attain knowledge of Him.

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ESSENTIAL FAITH

Essential Faith is a translation of the intruction to the Gate of Faith by the holy Rabbi Dov Ber of Lubavitch, the second Chabad Rebbe, popularly known as the Mittler Rebbe. Rabbi Dov Ber is renowned for the tremendous breadth and depth of his Chassidic teachings and for his incredible love and concern for every Jew. Now, for the first time, his profound perspective and teachings on the subject of Faith in Hashem are available to the English reading public.

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THE KNOWLEDGE OF HASHEM

This book is an excellent introduction to the entire system of Kabbalah, in a way of comprehension and understanding. Part one explains the Kabbalistic System of the Chaining Down of the Worlds – known as the Seder Hishtalshelut. This knowledge is the foundation of all Kabbalistic thought, and gives great insight into the nature of our existence, and into HaShem. The second part is an introduction to the Kabbalistic method of contemplation and meditation, known as Hitbonenut. Part three explains how the various levels of one’s soul become revealed through Hitbonenut meditation.

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REVEALING THE INFINITE

Now available in English for the very first time, Yom Tov Shel Rosh Hashanah: 5666, or Samech Vav, is a compilation of the Chassidic treatises by Rabbi Shalom Dovber Schneersohn, the fifth Rebbe of Chabad, from the year 5666 (1905-1906). This series of Chassidic essays are considered a fundamental work of Chabad mysticism. The Samech Vav series is one of the single largest works of Chabad Philosophy. The work is titled Yom Tov Shel Rosh Hashanah after the opening words of the first treatise. The work is also popularly referred to as Hemshech Samech Vav (“Samech Vav Series”). The central theme in the series is the concept of Dirah Betachtonim, the process of “making the world a dwelling place for HaShem.” In the Samech Vav Series, this idea is pronounced as the ultimate purpose of creation. This is the first volume, which includes in it the first eight discourses.

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THE TEACHINGS OF THE REBBE

In his discourses, translated here as, “The Teachings of the Rebbe,” the Rebbe sheds light on the task and duty of our generation, the final generation of exile and the first generation of redemption, and the approach that we must adopt to attain and draw forth the revelation of HaShem, the Singular Intrinsic Unlimited Being Himself, blessed is He, in the here and now, culminating with the true and complete redemption for all mankind, literally.

The following years of his teachings are currently available:

5711 | 5712 | 5713 | 5714 | 5715 | 5716 | 5717a | 5717b | 5718a | 5718b | 5719 | 5720 | 5721 | 5722a | 5722b | 5723 | 5724 | 5725a | 5725b

ON THE ESSENCE OF THE JEWISH PEOPLE

Written by the famed genius and true Chassid, the renowned Mashpia, Rabbi Yoel HaKohen Kahan, of righteous memory, this work elucidates the uniqueness and singularity of the Jewish people, the people of HaShem, blessed is He, as presented in the teachings of Chassidus.

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ANTICIPATING REDEMPTION

An article written by the Chafetz Chaim, Rabbi Yisroel Meir HaKohen Kagan, regarding the proper approach we must adopt in anticipating the true and complete redemption, may it happen speedily in our days.

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THE FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF ALL FAITH

A short and clear treatise on the fundamental principles of all faith and religion, which serves as a critically necessary guide for those seeking Truth.

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THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM

The Beginning of Wisdom is an organized introductory compendium of primary Kabbalistic principles. It serves as a fantastic desk reference for basic concepts, relationships, keywords, and core principles of Lurianic Kabbalah. It is therefore a must have book for any student of Kabbalah.

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GOING KOSHER

“Going Kosher” by Rabbi Amiram Markel is an excellent practical and orderly guide to anyone who wishes to go kosher. This book concisely explains the broad spectrum of kashrus issues facing the modern Jew.

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